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Happy Dog Training Academy

Summerville, South Carolina

5/5· 203 Google reviews

About Happy Dog Training Academy

We are your go-to dog trainer in Charleston, SC. We can help you achieve the ideal relationship with your canine friend with the aid of our expert dog trainers. Your dog will banish bad habits and instead learn good behavior in our obedience training program. Our trainers have tons of experience and will take a personalized approach with each in our virtual environment. Happy Dog Training Academy also provides board and train services, as well as dog fitness. Call us today for a free consultation!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • House training Customer-reported
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • In-home training
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  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support Customer-reported
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  • Photo updates Customer-reported
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Dog walking
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Consultations

  • Free consultation
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Other listed services

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  • Behavior Consulting
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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

What are your training methods?

Our training approach incorporates real-world scenarios and environments to ensure practical and applicable results for your dog.

Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2025-09-21

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How long is your program?

Our program duration is tailored to each dog's individual progress and learning pace, rather than adhering to a fixed timeline.

Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2025-09-21

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Do you use shock collars?

We utilize electronic collars, commonly referred to as e-collars, as part of our training methodology.

Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2025-09-21

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What is the pricing?

We offer a few different programs to best fit your dog. For a full list of our prices, please view our website. If you have any further questions you can give us a call or use our chat!

Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2022-09-21

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Customer reviews

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5
out of 5203 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • leash training 24
  • regular updates 21
  • board and train program 19
  • knowledgeable trainer 16
  • comfortable process 5
  • obedience training 5
All 10 topics
  • trainer for life 5
  • aggression training 4
  • potty training 2
  • send home session 2

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100 collected reviews

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Jeannie Saponara
5/5
I had a wonderful experience with Happy Dog Training Academy. Bob is truly amazing. From the moment you meet him, you can tell how much he genuinely loves and cares for dogs. He is patient, kind, and compassionate, while also being firm and confident in his training. Leaving our…Read full reviewClose full review

I had a wonderful experience with Happy Dog Training Academy. Bob is truly amazing. From the moment you meet him, you can tell how much he genuinely loves and cares for dogs. He is patient, kind, and compassionate, while also being firm and confident in his training. Leaving our Reagan with him for three and a half weeks was one of the hardest things we’ve ever done, but Bob made the experience so much easier. He regularly sent us photos, videos, and updates so we could see the incredible progress Reagan was making and know he was happy and well cared for. What really sets Bob apart is that he welcomes the dogs into his home and builds a special bond with each one. Reagan wasn’t just being trained—he was treated like family. Bob taught him all of the basic commands and took him to dog-friendly stores and restaurants to help him learn real-world manners and socialization in the same kinds of places we want to take him. We couldn’t be happier with the results and are so grateful for the love, care, and dedication Bob gave Reagan. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly invests in your dog’s success and well-being, I highly recommend Happy Dog Training Academy.

Chloe Kalb
5/5
BOB WAS FANTASTIC!! I have two dogs, Leo (a 4 year old goldendoodle) and Sully (a 2 1/2 year old golden retriever) aka blockhead as he came home with a new nickname. I’ve had each pup since they were 8 weeks old, but it wasn’t until recently where I couldn’t handle the constant t…Read full reviewClose full review

BOB WAS FANTASTIC!! I have two dogs, Leo (a 4 year old goldendoodle) and Sully (a 2 1/2 year old golden retriever) aka blockhead as he came home with a new nickname. I’ve had each pup since they were 8 weeks old, but it wasn’t until recently where I couldn’t handle the constant tugging on the leash any longer. I got in touch with Happy Dog Training, and Bob explained the importance of having a dog be obedient enough to “do nothing”. I always dreaded every public outing with the two because I knew that I had little control over them. Fast forward three weeks of doggy boot camp, and I’m already seeing such a difference in my boys, mainly my blockhead Sully. I love that I got updates periodically to see their progress and I was so impressed each time. I have nothing but positive things to say about Happy Dog Training and Bob! I’ll come back and update once were all settled in a routine, with their progress.

Matthew fiegel
5/5

Awesome experience and great at teaching. Very personable. When I got my dog back he was following commands, stopped pulling on leash and we were able to enjoy each other more outside the house.

Erin Healy
5/5

My sweet Poppy girl did so well with Bob! He was wonderful to work with and very good at keeping me updated on her progress throughout her training. I highly recommend him for your dog(s). My dog was always afraid of men and from the second she met him, she trusted him. He loved her and took great care of her as I would. Means the world to know my sweet fur baby was in great hands!

Jason Llewellyn
5/5
We had a fantastic experience with Happy Dog Training Academy! Bob worked with our dog Buddy and did an amazing job. He was patient, knowledgeable, and clearly cares about the dogs he trains. We saw real progress in Buddy’s behavior, and the whole process felt smooth from star…Read full reviewClose full review

We had a fantastic experience with Happy Dog Training Academy! Bob worked with our dog Buddy and did an amazing job. He was patient, knowledgeable, and clearly cares about the dogs he trains. We saw real progress in Buddy’s behavior, and the whole process felt smooth from start to finish. Couldn’t be happier with the results- highly recommend Bob and Happy Dog Training Academy to anyone looking for quality dog training!

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